Neighbor's Kids Shovel My Driveway Without Permission, Demand Payment

Michele Lang
kids in snow
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A Midwest woman was faced with an unusual dilemma when a group of kids shoveled her driveway without asking and then demanded payment. Despite the children's hard work, the woman refused to pay them because they never asked for permission to shovel her driveway. The children's mother later came to her door demanding payment and accused her of being ungrateful. However, the woman is standing her ground, arguing that she doesn't want to encourage bad behavior in children. The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many accusing the woman of being heartless. Do you think she's in the wrong? Read on to find out more.

Surviving the snowpocalypse with 14 inches of snow! ☃️

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway without permission 😠 (26F)

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Unexpected driveway shoveling leads to awkward payment demand 💰

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Surprise snow job by neighbor's kids leads to payment dispute ❄️

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Kids demand payment for shoveling driveway with Venmo threat 💰

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Unwanted driveway shoveling leads to surprise payment demand 😳

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Unwanted driveway shoveling leads to demanding payment confrontation 😠

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Entitled neighbor demands payment after kids shovel driveway 😡

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Generous kids shovel driveway, neighbor demands payment - petty or fair?

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Unwanted driveway shoveling leads to surprise bill demand 💰

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Standing up to entitled children demanding payment for unsolicited work 💪

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Refusing to pay for kids' unsolicited service sparks online outrage 😠

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway; payment demanded. AITA? 😕

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Neighbor's kids demand payment for shoveling driveway without permission ❄️

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Uninvited kids shovel driveway, demand payment while owner oblivious 🤨

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Is $60 too much for a standard 2-car driveway length?

beaversm26 | beaversm26

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway without permission, demand payment 💰

A Reddit user in the Midwest was shocked when she answered the door to find four boys, approximately 12 years old, who had shoveled her driveway and sidewalk without permission and were now demanding payment of $15 each. When she refused, the boys became upset and later their mother came over to demand payment. The user is torn between feeling guilty for not paying the boys and not wanting to encourage bad behavior. She is now being criticized on NextDoor for not paying the boys and taking advantage of children. The user is turning to Reddit to find out if she's in the wrong. What do you think? Is she an a**hole, or is she right to stand her ground? Read on for the comments and reactions.

Politely decline kids' help, avoid liability. NTA. 🙅‍♂️

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Neighbor's kids demand payment for unrequested service. NTA sets boundaries 👍

imadork42587 | imadork42587

Kids shovel driveway without permission, demand payment. NTA response.

My_Frozen_Heart | My_Frozen_Heart

Entitled kids demand money for unwanted service, NTA stands firm.

rjinchico | rjinchico

Don't let anyone take advantage of you. NTA 💪

Justagirl_2315 | Justagirl_2315

Mother demands payment for broken arm? NTA for refusing payment.

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Neighbor's kids demand ridiculous payment for shoveling driveway - NTA

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Good deed or not, demanding payment is entitled behavior. NTA 😤

languagelover17 | languagelover17

NTA, but post on neighborhood apps to avoid future misunderstandings 🏠

Wondercat87 | Wondercat87

Asserting the hypocrisy of demanding payment for unasked services. 🤔

saladfingers | saladfingers

Tit for tat? 🤔 NTA suggests washing their car for payment.

siren-skalore | siren-skalore

Good neighbor or scam artist? One person speaks out 👍👎

rockyanne | rockyanne

NTA for not paying for unrequested service, unreasonable demand 😂

LZARDKING | LZARDKING

Don't let anyone trick you into paying for unrequested services 💇‍♂️

reyballesta | reyballesta

Stand your ground! Saying no is justified even if kids volunteered. 🙅

Psychotic-Philomath | Psychotic-Philomath

Neighbor's kids demand payment for unsolicited driveway shoveling. NTA.

culculain | culculain

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, demand payment. NTA refuses. Mom supports.

TegLou7 | TegLou7

Uninvited snow angels or entitled shovelers? 🤔

providencepariah | providencepariah

Unexpected visitors demand payment for unrequested service 😒

stikshift | stikshift

When good deeds come with hidden demands... 🤨

Significant-Set8457 | Significant-Set8457

Generous kid helps neighbors without expecting anything in return ❄

Low-Variety3195 | Low-Variety3195

Generous NTA offers solution to entitled kids shoveling driveway 🏠❄️

andyvsd | andyvsd

Kids shoveled without permission, mom demands payment. NTA gives 0-20€.

Key-Door7340 | Key-Door7340

Nice gesture or entitled behavior? Discuss 👇

y3s1canr3ad | y3s1canr3ad

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, entitled mom demands payment. NTA.

The8thDeadlySinn | The8thDeadlySinn

Don't let them guilt trip you into paying! 💸 NTA

magicfireflame | magicfireflame

Mother condemns scamming behavior of neighbor's kids shoveling driveway.

InterplanetaryJanet | InterplanetaryJanet

👍 NTA for not paying neighbor's kids for unauthorized service.

Divis264 | Divis264

Neighbor's kids demand payment for unauthorized driveway shoveling, NTA responds

Difficult_Doctor2793 | Difficult_Doctor2793

NTA for not paying for unrequested work done by kids.

Simple_matthew | Simple_matthew

Teaching kids to ask before working for payment 👍

KeimeiWins | KeimeiWins

Tit for tat? One commenter suggests a creative retaliation 🌱💰

infinitiumvortex | infinitiumvortex

Demanding payment for an unrequested favor? YTA, lady 🙄

toomuch1265 | toomuch1265

Uninvited snow shoveling turns into attempted extortion. 😱

jsg144 | jsg144

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, demand payment. NTA or ESH?

avatarofanxiety | avatarofanxiety

NTA neighbor's kids shoveled your driveway without permission and demand payment 💰

MizCYW | MizCYW

Commenter sympathizes with OP and hates entitled parents 🤬

Steezinandcheezin | Steezinandcheezin

Commenter compares kids shoveling driveway to making sandwiches at McDonald's.

SilverJSnow | SilverJSnow

Neighbor's kids demand payment for unsolicited driveway shoveling. 🙄

aDirtyMartini | aDirtyMartini

Good parenting gone wrong: Neighbor's kid shovels driveway, demands payment 🤦‍♀️

DepecheClashJen | DepecheClashJen

Entitled kids shovel driveway without permission, NTA neighbors take action 🔥

katprime420 | katprime420

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, demand payment; mom defends them 🤔

tobeetime | tobeetime

No good deed goes unpunished: Kids shovel driveway, demand payment 💰

songbird563 | songbird563

👀 Taking legal action against entitled neighbors and their kids

siverwolfe2000 | siverwolfe2000

Neighbor's kids demand payment for unrequested driveway shoveling - NTA strikes back 🔥

SlytherClaw79 | SlytherClaw79

Respectful and reasonable behavior from a responsible shoveler 🙌

huitlacochinx | huitlacochinx

Demanding payment for an unrequested service? Not cool 😒

deeeneece | deeeneece

Midwest Teen Mafia vibes in this NTA comment 👀👀

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Stand your ground, don't reinforce bad behavior. No payment required ❌

73420 | 73420

Don't reward manipulation. Stand your ground. 👌

coffeeisdelishdeux | coffeeisdelishdeux

Teaching kids the importance of asking before doing things. 💪🏻

Last_Caterpillar8770 | Last_Caterpillar8770

Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, demand payment - commenter thinks NTA.

matlynar | matlynar

Commenter reminisces about shoveling snow for cheap, inflation lamented 😔

goebelwarming | goebelwarming

Don't let entitled neighbors take advantage of you. 💪

MrPureinstinct | MrPureinstinct

Neighbor's kids demand payment for unsolicited service, NTA refuses.

Maxibong97 | Maxibong97

Disgusted by entitled neighbors who demand payment for trespassing.

Spare_Ad_7919 | Spare_Ad_7919

Take back control of your property with a simple sign 🛑

Sturgjk | Sturgjk

Questionable parenting leads to driveway shoveling payment dispute 😬

pinkr0se | pinkr0se

Kids trespass and demand payment for unasked work. NTA.

butterflyinflight | butterflyinflight

Unwanted shoveling with a price tag - NTA stands firm

SongIcy4058 | SongIcy4058

NTA for not paying for unrequested driveway shoveling 😊

launchpadius | launchpadius

👍 Not the a**hole for standing your ground and refusing payment.

Competitive_Fee_5829 | Competitive_Fee_5829

Friendly snow shoveling offer turned into a shady money demand 😒

spaceyjaycey | spaceyjaycey

A heartwarming story of helping neighbors without expecting payment ❤️👍

pineapplecmg | pineapplecmg

Lesson learned: 'Never work for free!'. 💰

passamongimpure | passamongimpure

Friendly solution to entitled kids demanding payment for driveway shoveling 🍪

MisterBaldo | MisterBaldo